S.D. Codified Laws § 32-6D-7

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 32-6D-7 - Affirmative defenses to claim against manufacturer

It is an affirmative defense to any claim against the manufacturer under this chapter that:

(1) An alleged nonconforming condition does not significantly impair the use, market value, or safety of the motor vehicle; or

(2) A nonconforming condition is a result of abuse, neglect, or any modification or alteration of a motor vehicle by a consumer that is not authorized by the manufacturer.

SDCL 32-6D-7

SL 1993, ch 227, § 7.